At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of luxury womenswear collections from concept to fitting.
- Company: Exciting luxury womenswear brand with a strong creative vision.
- Benefits: Freelance flexibility, competitive day rate, and potential for growth.
- Other info: Collaborate closely with the founder and travel to Milan for fittings.
- Why this job: Shape the future of high-end fashion and showcase your creativity.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in luxury fashion and expertise in tailoring.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Role
- Head of Design — Freelance
- Client: Luxury Womenswear Brand
The Role
Our client is looking for a freelance Head of Design to lead collection development from Summer 2026.
The role is London-based, structured as a freelance engagement (3-4 days per week), with the potential to evolve as the business grows.
Responsibilities
Working directly with founder, who holds the creative vision, the designer will lead the development of ready‑to‑wear collections end to end.
This includes an accent on tailoring and leather/outerwear silhouettes, which sit at the heart of the brand, as well as woven pieces (dresses, skirts, tops).
The role covers the full creative process from initial research through to fitting, in close coordination with the product and production manager based in Milan (all of the fabrics and production are 100% Italy currently).
Immediate priority: design the collection to present in early 2027.
Profile
Solid experience in luxury or high‑end contemporary ready‑to‑wear.
Tailoring expertise is non‑negotiable.
Strong sensibility on fluid, woven pieces.
Comfortable working freelance within a lean, founder‑led structure where the creative vision is defined at the top.
A portfolio is required with every submission.
International experience is a plus.
- Terms
- Engagement type: freelance.
- Tarvel: occasional to Milan for fittings
- Location: London.
- Start: asap.
- Availability: 3 to 4 days per week, wfh considered
- Day rate: to be discussed, commensurate with experience.
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Design Luxury Womenswear Brand London, GB Fashion Design Artistic Direction Creative Di[...] employer: Dweet
At Jessica McCormack, we offer a vibrant and creative work environment where passion for exquisite jewellery meets innovative e-commerce strategies. Our London location provides a unique blend of cultural inspiration and professional growth opportunities, allowing employees to thrive in their roles while contributing to our commitment to quality and service. With a focus on collaboration and employee development, we empower our team members to take ownership of their projects and drive meaningful results in the luxury market.
